Showing posts with label stress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stress. Show all posts

Monday, May 11, 2015

How to Get a Flat Belly Now

Do you have belly fat? We all know that belly fat is unhealthy. We all know that it is very ugly to look at. The question now is how do we remove that belly fats? First, we must eat foods which are rich in monounsaturated fats for maximum weight loss. 



Scientists have proven that if we eat foods that are rich in monounsaturated fats, we tend not to have heart disease and diabetes. They also had proven that it reduces the risk of breast cancer and lung cancer. Before, we just know that olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, but there are other foods that contain monounsaturated fats. These foods are vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, avocados and dark chocolate.  Remember that if we eat too much of monounsaturated fats, we reduce the inflammation in our body and we improve the blood flow in our body. In addition to this, a MUFA diet can also flatten the belly. It is proved already over the years and you can try it yourself if you do not believe.

              Second, you must avoid bloating.A great nutritional cleanse daily is a great start to jumpstart that will last for for days. Good nutritional guidelines states that this is not a dangerous detox plan so do not worry. To avoid bloating, you can try drinking a lot of water. You can try eating apples before you eat your meal. You must eat slowly to avoid swallowing air. Do not drink soda or fizzy drinks because it will produce bubbles that will just cause fats. Be aware of what you eat because pulses, dried fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, sprouts, peppers and citrus fruits will create wind in your gut. You must also eat foods that are less in salt. Do not anymore chew gum because it will force you to swallow air and that air will get trapped in your stomach that will just cause the expansion of your belly and bloating. Avoid eating fried foods.

              Third, you must reduce stress.. If you are stressedFree Web Content, your stress hormone cortisol will stimulate your appetite that will turn on your sugar craving and fat craving. The bad thing about here is that the cortisol also gives a signal to the body to store fat on your belly that is why you must never let yourself be stressed. Be happy and avoid doing stressful activities. 

Everyone knows it's a lifestyle change to get rid of the belly fat, and a daily dose of a nutritional cleanse is one simple trick you can do to get started easily.


Source:  www.nutritionalcleansediet.blogspot.com

Monday, April 6, 2015

Is Stress Aging You?


Take control of your health and the stress in your life with the help of Adaptogens.

Stress—just reading the word can hit a nerve that gets your heart pumping. April is Stress Awareness Month and we’ve decided it’s time to place the spotlight on the unhealthy nature of stress when it’s not controlled.

It’s no secret that stress can put your health at risk, but now researchers from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have found that the additional presence of poor sleep is linked to compounded problems long term.

They concluded that the combination of stress and sleeplessness can lead to accelerated aging and a weakened immune system, especially among those who are obese (1). This is the result of shortened telomeres, which are the protective caps at the end of chromosomes that keep DNA healthy and safe from damage. Telomeres begin to shorten as you age, or prematurely depending on your lifestyle.

A similar study published in the Journal of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity discussed the implications of poor sleep and perceived stress levels in relation to telomere health in 87 obese individuals.

Scientists were able to gauge the mechanisms of poor health and aging in response to stress by observing the health of the participants’ telomeres and stress biomarkers, which were measured and approximated through cellular blood samples, while sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and self-reported sleep duration records (1,2).

The results revealed that poor overall sleep patterns, resulting in decreased daily functioning, paired with high levels of self-reported stress were related to shorter telomeres. Thus, the findings offer rationale to make stress reduction, and proper, adequate rest a mission to accomplish (1, 2).

How To Approach Stress                        

With so many available combative tools and techniques there is no reason to stress about stress; meditation, yoga, exercise, and balanced nutrition are just a few healthy options.

One underused tool for mitigating stress is a family of botanicals known as Adaptogens.

References

Prather A, Gurfein B, Moran P, Daubenmier J, Acree M et al. Tired telomeres: Poor global sleep quality, perceived stress, and telomere length in immune cell subsets in obese men and women. BrainBehavImmun. 2014 Dec 20.
Prather A, Puterman E, Lin J, O’Donovan A, Krauss J, Tomiyama AJ, Epel ES, Blackburn EH. Shorter leukocyte telomere length in midlife women with poor sleep quality. JAgingRes.2011
Panossian A, Wikman G. Effects of adaptogens on the central nervous system and the molecular mechanisms associated with their stress-protective activity. Pharmaceuticals 2010; 3: 188-224.